The police asked that anyone with information call the tip line at 845-451-7577. Officials have acknowledged a gun violence problem in the city among school-aged residents, both as victims and suspected perpetrators. On June 20 of last year, 16-year-old Frederick Wells was shot on Charles Street after his 16-year-old companion was stabbed. On Sept. 21, 15-year-old Jalani Jones was shot in the head near the corner of North Clinton and Main streets. And on Jan. 8 14-year-old Akeem Stevens was shot in the head while inside the residence at 32 Conklin St. Michael P. McKinney covers breaking news for the Poughkeepsie Journal, Journal News and the Times Herald-Record.